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18/07/2009

From the Aldeburgh Festival, Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents world premieres of works by Helen Grime, Elliott Carter and Harrison Birtwistle and talks to the composers.

From the Aldeburgh Festival, Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents world premieres of works by Helen Grime, Elliott Carter and Harrison Birtwistle and talks to the composers.

Helen Grime: A Cold Spring (world premiere) 9:56
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Oliver Knussen (conductor)

Elliott Carter: On Conversing with Paradise (world premiere) 11:46
Leigh Melrose (baritone)
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
Oliver Knussen (conductor)

Harrison Birtwistle: The Corridor (world premiere) 48:27
Euridice ...... Elizabeth Atherton (soprano)
Orpheus ...... Mark Padmore (tenor)
London Sinfonietta
Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor).

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sat 18 Jul 2009 23:30

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  • Sat 18 Jul 2009 23:30

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